International Horticultural Expo 2027 (GREEN×EXPO 2027)

A Top-Tier (A1-Class) International Horticultural Expo Coming to Yokohama in 2027

What is the International Horticultural Expo?

An International Horticultural Exposition is an international exhibition held with the aims of promoting global horticultural culture, fostering lifestyles enriched with flowers and greenery, and contributing to regional and economic development, as well as to the resolution of social challenges.
International horticultural exhibitions are approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH; Headquarters: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom). Among these, exhibitions classified as the highest category (A1) must also be accredited by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which was established under the Convention Relating to International Exhibitions.

International Horticultural Expo 2027 (GREEN×EXPO 2027)

This will mark the first time in 37 years that Japan hosts the highest category (A1) international horticultural exposition, following the International Garden and Greenery Exposition held in Osaka, Japan, in 1990 (EXPO’90).

Overview

In view of global environmental changes such as climate change, the International Horticultural Expo 2027 aims to reaffirm the value of knowledge and culture that make use of the diverse functions of the natural environment in daily life and apply this value to the formation of a sustainable society, drawing on Japan’s long-standing relationship with nature. At the same time, the Expo seeks to promote international horticultural culture, contribute to the creation of lifestyles enriched by flowers and greenery and closely connected to agriculture, and create a society in which a sense of well-being is enhanced through the participation of a wide range of stakeholders.

Venue: Part of the former Kamiseya Communication Facility (Yokohama City)
Period: March 19 to September 26, 2027
Exhibition area: Approximately 100 hectares
Number of participants: Approximately 15 million, including participation through ICT and other channels
Number of paid visitors: 10 million or more
Theme: Scenery of the Future for Happiness